Présentation et Objectifs

Présentation

Introduction: Issues and challenges raised by the financial, economic and social crisis, as well as the dynamics of rapid catch-up initiated by a number of major southern countries and by environmental issues, require a consistent rethinking of the basis of economic policies and imply an increasing need for well integrated economic expertise for the management of these policies.

Objectifs

The main objective of the EPOG Master's Course is to give birth to a new generation of international experts for public and private sectors, able to define and assess economic policies, and evolve within different political, social and regional contexts. It thus aims to provide not only an expertise in a specific field of economic policy (as usually done in existing Masters in economics) but also to enable students to get a global perspective on interdependencies and interactions between economic policies.

Compétences visées

The value added:

Most Master's degrees in economics focus on very narrow fields or specific regions of the world. The added value specific to the EPOG Master's course is its provision of the dual skill of expertise in a particular field and the ability to deal with the complex and systemic dimensions of economic policies, which to our knowledge is not provided by any other European Master's course in economics. The EPOG Master's will (i) provide students with in-depth skills to deal with different economic areas that generally require specialized training and (ii) include multidisciplinary contributions (law, sociology, geography and history, etc.) all of which are necessary for proficiency in economic policies in the context of current changes in the global economy. The program is based on the specific institutional and holistic approaches of economic policies.

An expertise in the field of knowledge and innovation... and more:

In the track, the economic policies of knowledge and innovation is the main area of the course teaching, with particular emphasis on applied approaches, theories based on real national systems and regimes of innovation, and an interdisciplinary approach (notably economics and law of intellectual property and economics of education and culture, which constitute main pillars for a knowledge economy). In order for the students to be able to deal with the complex and systemic dimensions of economic policies, lectures will be given on topics such as the analysis of macroeconomic dynamics and policies in real and financial dimensions, or such as development policies.

Organisation

Organisation

The opportunity to be part of a highly selected and cosmopolitan cohort:

A student willing to be enrolled in the Master Course only for the second year will not be officially an Erasmus Mundus student but will benefit from being integrated in the same highly selected cohort than the Erasmus Mundus students coming from four prestigious universities, which offer excellent, recognized and well established Master's courses :

- Università degli studi di Torino (Italy);

- Berlin School of Economics and Law (Germany);

- Kingston University (United Kingdom);

- University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) (South Africa).

It will benefit from an intensive tutoring all along the year. The students will also get a supplement diploma describing the specificity of their curriculum.

The opportunity to spend part of the Master abroad:

The students will be able to do an internship in a company or in a Research lab in particular at University of Turin (Italy), Seoul National University (South Korea), Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (Brazil) or University of Massachusetts - Amherst (USA).

Instruction languages:

The main instruction languages will be English and French. However, students who want to study only in English will have this possibility.

Stage

Optionnel

Stages et projets tutorés

An internship can be done during the 4th Semester (M2).

Contrôle des connaissances

Depending on the course (continuous evaluation, final exam…).

Aménagements particuliers

Students can go for one Semester abroad (Semester 4) at one of the EPOG associated partners.

Programme

Admission

Conditions d'admission

Eligibility criteria and registration:

For being enrolled in Master 1:

The applicant must have obtained a Bachelor or equivalent degree (180 ECTS) in economics, in political science, law, in developing studies provided that they have a sufficient background knowledge in economics and statistics. The degree has to be obtained before August 31. The minimum requirements in economics include 24 ECTS (including macroeconomics and international economics for option B) and the minimum in mathematics, statistics or econometrics is 6 ECTS. Students with an exceptional record of academic performance are encouraged to apply, even if they do not meet the minimal entry requirements in a strict sense. All applicants must have a good level in English and a clear motivation for the field and for international studies (see www.epog.eu for English requirements and other advices)

For being enrolled in Master 2:

The applicant must have obtained the first year of a Master's or equivalent degree (240 ECTS) in economics, in political science, law, in developing studies provided that they have a sufficient background knowledge in economics and statistics. The degree has to be obtained before August 31. The minimum requirements in economics include 32 ECTS and the minimum in mathematics, statistics or econometrics is 12 ECTS. Students with an exceptional record of academic performance are encouraged to apply, even if they do not meet the minimal entry requirements in a strict sense. All applicants must have a good level in English and a clear motivation for the field and for international studies (see www.epog.eu for English requirements and other advices)

Annual tuition fees:

The tuition fees are highly subsidized like for all the other Master's course in France. The students have to pay around 250 euros for the year.

Documents needed for the application:

(i) a Full curriculum vitae, (ii) academic records (academic transcript, awarded degrees, supplement diploma...) in French or English, Proof of English proficiency (that has to be provided by July 10) except for students from countries where the instruction language is English, (iii) Statement of purpose (no more than 500 words highlighting the candidate's reasons for applying to EPOG Master's Course, any relevant academic and work experience, and future career plans), (iv) Two official recommendation letters (from teachers/professors or job supervisors) assessing the student's ability to follow the EPOG Master's Course; (v) Personal details including (see online application form) a scanned copy of the passport; (vi) Eventually documents giving details of other funding (e.g. scholarships, with name of funder or awarding authority, and value of award).

Pré-requis nécessaires

For being enrolled in Master 1:

The applicant must have obtained a Bachelor or equivalent degree (180 ECTS) in economics, in political science, law, in developing studies provided that they have a sufficient background knowledge in economics and statistics. The degree has to be obtained before August 31. The minimum requirements in economics include 24 ECTS (including macroeconomics and international economics for option B) and the minimum in mathematics, statistics or econometrics is 6 ECTS. Students with an exceptional record of academic performance are encouraged to apply, even if they do not meet the minimal entry requirements in a strict sense. All applicants must have a good level in English and a clear motivation for the field and for international studies (see www.epog.eu for English requirements and other advices).

For being enrolled in Master 2:

The applicant must have obtained the first year of a Master's or equivalent degree (240 ECTS) in economics, in political science, law, in developing studies provided that they have a sufficient background knowledge in economics and statistics. The degree has to be obtained before August 31. The minimum requirements in economics include 32 ECTS and the minimum in mathematics, statistics or econometrics is 12 ECTS. Students with an exceptional record of academic performance are encouraged to apply, even if they do not meet the minimal entry requirements in a strict sense. All applicants must have a good level in English and a clear motivation for the field and for international studies (see www.epog.eu for English requirements and other advices).

Et après

Poursuite d'études

Students can continue applying for PhD studies.

Insertion professionnelle

Learning outcomes, academic opportunities and employability:

The Master's Course aims to produce highly qualified professionals, fluent in English, able to define and assess economic policies, and evolve within different political, social and regional contexts, in particular in Europe and the emerging countries. EPOG Master's graduates will be able to address the main problems of economic policies in the age of globalization which will prepare them to respond to real life problems.

They will be able to work - in Europe and in other (developing) countries - in companies, consultancy teams or public entities such as ministries, regulatory agencies, international organizations and research centers, to improve their competitiveness and efficiency. Students will benefit from the networks and job opportunities of all partners' Masters' and from all academic and non-academic associated members (firms, trade unions, NGO...) involved in the program. PhD grants will also be available, offering opportunities for embarking on PhD research.

- Program or project manager in cooperation and development

- Political analyst

- Economic consultant

- Researcher / Higher education

Contacts

Responsable(s)

LAUTIER Marc

Responsable du Master Erasmus Mundus Economic Policies in the age of Globalisation

FLACHER David

Responsable du Master Erasmus Mundus Economic Policies in the age of Globalisation knowledge and innovation policies